LATEST INJURIES
2B Matt McLain
Injury: Left hamstring tightness
Expected return: TBD
Status: McLain was scratched about an hour before the April 4 game vs. the Brewers, but he entered the game as a pinch-hitter in the ninth. (Last updated: April 4)
RHP Alexis Díaz
Injury: Left hamstring inflammation
IL date: March 26 (15-day IL, retroactive to March 24)
Expected return: April
Status: Díaz's rehab assignment that begins April 4 was switched from High-A Dayton to Triple-A Louisville to give him better competition. He is also scheduled to pitch for Louisville at Omaha on April 6. (Last updated: April 3) More >>
LHP Andrew Abbott
Injury: Left shoulder
IL date: March 26 (15-day IL, retroactive to March 24)
Expected return: April
Status: On a rehab assignment, Abbott threw 85 pitches over 5 2/3 innings for Triple-A Louisville on April 1 at Omaha. Abbott's second start for Louisville is scheduled for April 6. (Last updated: April 2) More >>
OF Austin Hays
Injury: Left calf strain
IL date: March 26 (10-day IL, retroactive to March 24)
Expected return: April 11
Status: Hays is improving and has been doing strengthening exercises. He could soon advance to baseball activity. (Last updated: March 30) More >>
RHP Rhett Lowder (No. 2 prospect)
Injury: Right elbow discomfort
IL date: March 26 (15-day IL, retroactive to March 24)
Expected return: May
Status: Lowder's throwing program in Goodyear, Ariz., has advanced to working from the mound in bullpen sessions. (Last updated: March 29)
C Tyler Stephenson
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: March 26 (10-day IL, retroactive to March 24)
Expected return: April or May
Status: Showed "vast improvement" in latest MRI, manager Terry Francona said. Next MRI scheduled for April 7. (Last updated: March 29) More >>
INF Cam Collier (No. 4 prospect)
Injury: Left thumb
Status: Diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb on March 2. Surgery scheduled for March 13; he'll miss 4-6 weeks. (Last updated: March 9)
RHP Julian Aguiar
Injury: Torn UCL
IL date: Feb. 13 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Aguiar underwent Tommy John surgery, which was performed by Dr. Keith Meister, on Oct. 11, 2024. (Last updated: Feb. 6)
LHP Brandon Williamson
Injury: Torn UCL
Expected return: Likely 2026
Status: Williamson, who spent much of 2024 coming back from a shoulder injury, appeared in four big league games (three starts) before he tore his UCL on Sept. 17, requiring Tommy John surgery. (Last updated: Feb. 6)
LATEST NEWS
March 31
• Traded OF Stuart Fairchild to the Braves for cash considerations
March 27
• OF Stuart Fairchild was designated for assignment
March 26
• OF Austin Hays (left calf strain) and C/1B Tyler Stephenson (left oblique strain) placed on 10-day IL, retroactive to March 24
• LHP Andrew Abbott (left shoulder strain), RHP Alexis Díaz (left hamstring strain), RHP Rhett Lowder (right elbow discomfort) placed on 15-day IL, retroactive to March 24
• LHP Brandon Williamson (left UCL surgery) placed on 60-day IL
• C Austin Wynns: Contract selected
March 25
• RHP Ian Gibaut: Contract selected
